Herb
Fine Leaf Chive
A tier
Fine leaf chives are selected for slender leaves that snip into elegant garnish—same mild onion flavour, refined presentation. Ideal for fine dining potato and seafood finishes. More snipping labour per volume than coarse types.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ButterChinese Stir FryEggFreshGarnishSnipped
Traits
DelicateFineGarnishMild OnionRefinedThin Leaf
History
FR
Fine leaf chives were preferred in French classical garnish.
EU
Market gardeners grew fine leaf for restaurant trade.
Fine leaf chive seed/plants were sold to gourmet gardeners.
Fine leaf remained a refined culinary chive class.